DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother's daughter). Kevin is in his 60s; she's in her 50s. W...

Robert Kramer was all smiles Monday as he was the ‘talk of the town,’ having reached a milestone very few can attain. Kramer celebrated his 102nd birthday on April 15, and the years don’t seem to have...

Joshua Jackson Reporter During their regular meeting Monday evening, the Morris City Council took further steps towards improving the city's infrastructure, discussing potholes affecting churchgoers, ...

“Indeed, I have given him as a witness to the people, a leader and commander for the people.” Isaiah 55:4 Officers and members of the historic First Baptist Church Central cordially invite the public ...

Okmulgee Schools Monday: Breakfast: Cereal, Banana Lunch: Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mixed Fruit Tuesday: Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/Syrup, Strawberries & Bananas Lunch: Primary: Baby Bakers, Ch...

By Dawn Carter SaKredJoi Art, a woman-owned boutique specializing in greeting cards, handmade paper goods, abstract art and stationery, is thrilled to announce new collaborations with local Okmulgee r...

The sea, vast and enigmatic, can be dangerous with water alone. When sailors of old whispered tales of unknown creatures stalking their ships — ominous shadowy figures lurking beneath their vessels fo...

By Dawn Carter "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill --- Sanctuary(n): a place of refuge or safety. It can be a physical location...

Second Baptist Church We, at Second Baptist Church, invite you to join us as we celebrate the risen Savior each Sunday morning!!  We begin Sunday School with small groups for Bible study at 9:30 a.m. ...

Part 2: Who Is It? February 1922: In the frosty air of early February, a letter landed on the desk of Constable Fred Garrison bearing unexpected news. “Fred Smith showed up this morning about seven o’...

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about a rise in scams involving “Bitcoin ATMs” that are leaving victims with depleted bank accounts. “Bitcoin ATMs” are virtual currency...

OPS Bond receives overwhemling approval Marcus Jeffrey retained his Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City Council in Tuesday’s election, winning 56.44 percent of the 652 votes cast. Challenger Charlie Peop...

Another good time of fun, friendship, fellowship, food and games (as in Coleman’s pie bingo) took place Tuesday for the 15 pie winners of our annual Lions-Rotary Coleman’s Pie Bingo joint meeting. The...

The program for the Okmulgee Lions Club on Tuesday was listed as Boy Scout Troop 102 but could very well have been listed as freshman college course, Self-Improvement 101. The program was presented by...

Come play Bingo with Morris Community of Christ Church this Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at the Morris High School cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo to fo...

10 Years Ago: The Okmulgee Times held a Reader’s Choice Awards which was announced in a 16-page special section. OSUIT SVA received unexpected assistance in tornado relief from a 10-year old-girl and ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club was privileged to have Carlisle Mabrey III as our guest speaker last Tuesday. Mabrey is well known in Okmulgee, serving as mayor for three terms, as president of the Chamber of...

The Driving Force Behind Okmulgee Main Street Rural America is as complex as it is unique. The complexity is in the systems that keep the cities and towns running, and its uniqueness in the form of th...

When Christin and David Paladin walked into Raising Canes with their daughter Mya, they never would have guessed that she would leave with both a meal and entrepreneurial ambitions. According to Chris...